Archivists, Curators and Records Managers
Snapshot
Archivists, Curators and Records Managers develop, maintain, implement and deliver systems for keeping, updating, accessing and preserving records, files, information, historical documents and artefacts.
| Job stats | |
|---|---|
| How many are employed in this occupation? | 8600 |
| What are the average weekly earnings for full time workers ($ before tax)? | $782 |
| How does unemployment compare with other occupations? | above average |
| What is the vacancy level for this occupation? | average |
| What are the job prospects for this occupation? | good |
Tasks
This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.
- evaluating and preserving records for administrative, historical, legal, evidential and other purposes
- preparing record-keeping systems, indexes, guides and procedures for archival research and for the retention and destruction of records
- identifying and classifying specimens and objects, and arranging restoration work
- examining items and arranging examinations to determine condition and authenticity
- designing and revising medical record forms
- managing organisations' central records systems
- analysing the record-keeping needs of organisations, and translating these needs into record management systems
- maintaining computerised and other record management systems and record forms, and advising on their usage
- controlling access to confidential information, and recommending codes of practice and procedures for accessing records
- developing record cataloguing, coding and classification systems, and monitoring their use
Job Titles
- Archivist
- Gallery or Museum Curator
- Health Information Manager
- Records Manager